Flight in September
 

Everyday I hear more bad news about AB on the blogs and in the community.

I'm suppose to go to Oktoberfest, September 20-25 from SFO-MUC. In peoples opinions, Do you think I'll sneak in, and make it before total AB implosion?

Hard to tell honestly,

Did you book your flights before AB officially filled for insolvency?

If so, your ticket would be considered old debit and they won't have to reimburse you, iirc.

Did you book with an American credit card? If so, check to see what your coverage is there, there are some other posts on this form talking about US law regarding situations like these.

ya I'm covered under the chase reserve I booked with. But just wondering how what people think my chances are that the flights go?

I think your chances are pretty good. I will fly on the 30th of August TXL-SFO and on the 12th of September LAX-TXL and I have no doubt that both flights will happen. I assume flights in September are still pretty safe.

The German election is on September 24. I'm guessing the German Government loan will get Air Berlin through at least that date... :).

So far the loan does not have final sign-off and has not been paid out. According to news sources AB's current cash will last approximately into the second half of September (6 weeks after insolvency filing). Moreover, by then they should have achieved the 80% utilization rate for their slots during the present summer season required to keep them (for a buyer), so I would not be surprised if they were to start phasing out operations right after the elections.
Keep an eye on whether that loan will actually be paid out.

My last flight is on Sep 12. I pray and light candles every day. Ansett was grounded on Sep 13 and i had a flight booked on that day...

That must have been devastating :(

I just did a big gamble by buying AB positioning flights TXL-ARN connecting on to a separate long-hault ticket in September. No risk, no fun!

I think September should be quite safe.
The government guaranty should last till end of October.

All assuming this "House of Cards" style loan will be paid out before the election. :p

Just announced in the press - AB will stop all long haul flights from TXl.
Starting stepwise from 18.09.2017 to 01.10.2017.

Yes, really bad, it just gets worse and worse. I wonder what my options are for Abu Dhabi to Berlin in late September.

As of today, you should be able to check for what date your particular flight is slated for termination.
If you read German, try the following article: http://svenblogt.boardingarea.com/et...erlin-fluegen/

Looks like my flight in Sept 18 is the one they are canceling. The other flight leaves maybe 10 hours later. I wonder what they'll do. I booked direct thru AB.

I'd try calling AB's customer service and see what they'll tell you. I guess your best bet is to be rebooked on that later AB flight.